Lake Natron

SalineTanzania
CountryTanzania
Area56 km2
Max Depth3 m
TypeSaline

About Lake Natron

pH up to 12. Animals calcified. Only breeding ground for 2.5 million lesser flamingos. Red from microorganisms.

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